Emma Ruth Lane

Sep 7, 2012

Emma Ruth Lane Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 07, 2012, Mrs. Emma Ruth Lane, 83, loving wife of 65 years to Mr. Robert “Bud” Lane, Sr. Mrs. Lane was a native of Wrens, GA and graduated from Wrens High School. In her youth she worked as an operator at Southern Bell and later as a nutritionist for...

Joseph H. Brown, Jr.

Sep 7, 2012

Joseph Brown Augusta, GA –Mr. Joseph H. Brown Jr., 85, husband of Mrs. Jeanne Brown, entered into rest Friday, September 7, 2012 at his residence with his wife, family members, and his caregiver, Corinthian Washington, by his side. Mr. Brown was a native of Sandersville, GA. Before entering the Marines he attended North Georgia College and completed his studies at...

Thomas Waymon "Tom" Hitt

Sep 5, 2012

Thomas Hitt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 5, 2012, Mr. Thomas Waymon “Tom” Hitt, 90, husband of Mrs. Ruth J. Hitt. Tom was born in Edgefield County, SC and attended Edgefield County Schools. He was a graduate of The Academy of Richmond County. He served as a navigator in the 8th Army Air Corp, 351st Bomber Group...

Dianne Martin Harper

Sep 2, 2012

Mrs. Dianne M. Harper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 2, 2012 at her residence, Mrs. Dianne Martin Harper, 63, beloved wife of John I. “Jay” Harper. Dianne was born and raised in Augusta. She attended Richmond Academy, and graduated from Mercer University. After returning to Augusta, as she raised her family she began a lifelong service of...

Peggy Ford

Sep 2, 2012

Peggy E. Ford Augusta, GA – Mrs. Peggy E. Ford went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 02, 2012, 72, loving wife of 54 years to Mr. Donald R. Ford, Sr. Mrs. Ford was born in Jefferson, GA and resided in Augusta. She was a retired sales clerk for Sears Roebuck Company. Mrs. Ford was a member of Victory...

Dr. Alexander Murphey

Sep 1, 2012

Dr. Alexander T. Murphey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Dr. Alexander T. Murphey, “Leck”, 87, widower of the late Ann C. Murphey of Evans, GA. Leck was born on June 9, 1925 to A.T. Murphey, Sr. and Elsie Wright Murphey. He spent his entire youth in Augusta and...

Henry J. Rochon

Aug 31, 2012

Henry J. Rochon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 31, 2012, Mr. Henry J. Rochon, 89, husband of Mrs. Marcelle A. Schelling Rochon. Mr. Rochon was born in Lawrence, MA and resided in Augusta since 1964. He retired from the U.S. Army as Sgt. First Class. Mr. Rochon also retired from the Dept. of Human Resources at Georgia...

Dorothy "Dot" M. Evans

Aug 30, 2012

Dorothy “Dot” M. Evans Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 30, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” M. Evans, 84, wife of Mr. William M. Evans. Mrs. Evans was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Joy Sunday School Class. She had many friends that she loved dearly. Mrs. Evans was a loving wife for over 66 years, mother, homemaker,...

Vernon Franklin Keyser

Aug 29, 2012

Vernon Franklin Keyser Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 29, 2012, Mr. Vernon Keyser, 86. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 3, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at Seale United Methodist Church Cemetery in Seale, Alabama. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 A.M. at Colonial Funeral Home. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...

Dorothy Johnson

Aug 27, 2012

Miss Dorothy Johnson Augusta, GA- Miss Dorothy Johnson, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 27, after a brief illness at University Hospital. Miss Johnson was born in Warren Co. and resided in Augusta. She retired from Civil Service at Fort Gordon. Miss Johnson was a faithful member of Lakeview Assembly of...